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10 Valley Lane - <br />Hastings, MN 55033 March 24, 1997 <br />Mr. Joel Hanson <br />City of Little Canada <br />515 Little Canada Road <br />Little Canada, MN 55117 <br />Dear Mr. Hanson: <br />At the City Council meeting on January 22, 1997, I presented a formal request, <br />on behalf of Saxon Lanes, to be granted a variance to the existing gambling <br />ordinance so that an outside charity could operate within the bowling center. <br />At that time I felt that no authorized charity was interested in the Saxon <br />Lanes pulltab business. <br />At that meeting the Mayor and the Council informed me that if I wanted <br />pulltabs at Saxon Lanes, I should negotiate with the authorized charities <br />within Little Canada. <br />On January 29, 1997, I sent the enclosed letter to the eight charities that are <br />authorized to conduct gambling operations within Little Canada businesses. I <br />received a telephone call from one charity expressing mild interest but they <br />voted to pass. There may be some hope yet, but it appears very slight. No <br />other charities contacted me so I assume there is no interest. <br />At this time, I am once again formally requesting a variance to the existing <br />ordinance so that I may bring in an experienced operator to Saxon Lanes. <br />This operator has assured me that they will commit to disbursing 100% of <br />their profits within the City of Little Canada. <br />As a significant taxpayer in the City of Little Canada, I believe Saxon Lanes <br />should be allowed this flexibility to help it compete financially in the bowling <br />business. To my knowledge, there are no other bowling centers in the <br />metropolitan area that operate without pulltabs. <br />Please bring up this issue again and tell me the proper procedure to obtain <br />another hearing. I will do whatever is required. <br />Sincerely, <br />SAXON LANES <br />Harvey L. Anderson <br />President <br />Enclosure <br />Page 39 <br />